This practical book is a great resource for teachers who want to
engage their students with young adult literature. The author
presents in-depth, instructional units centered on historical
conflicts and texts that will help students to better understand
other cultures and time periods. An array of active learning
strategies place students close to the featured novel or memoir
while meeting standards and addressing a broad range of critical
thinking skills. Historical themes center on: the Depression;
Mexican American migrant farm workers; children during the
Holocaust; the internment of the Japanese during WWII; the Japanese
occupation of Korea; the U.S. Civil Rights Movement; the experience
of U.S. soldiers and children affected by the Vietnam War. This
book features: depictions of active learning in the English
classroom, including many examples of student work with
accompanying photos, web pages, and more; a variety of adaptable
assignments designed to promote empathy and deepen students'
awareness of the world around them; and, young adult literature
that has proven to be of interest to students and relevant to their
lives.
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